The Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric: 17 Years Later

Abstract

Background: Nearly 17 years ago, the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) was published to provide a common language and trajectory of students' development to think like a nurse. Method: This article traces the uses of the LCJR from creation to the present and cites lessons learned from its use. Results: During the intervening years, the LCJR has been used effectively as a debriefing guide in simulation and as a research instrument, as well as for formative assessment. The LCJR has been translated or is in process in 19 languages besides English. Conclusion: This article provides evidence of the efficacy of the LCJR and discusses important lessons learned. [ J Nurs Educ . 2024;63(3):149–155.]